Re: [Rollei] Re: Ebay camera question

[todd <todd_belcher >]

Hello Jerry,

FYI, the straphanger 12/24 conversion was Rollei original equipment! It 
had part number SK1948. There was also a Rollei bulletin (#52) issued to 
repair people on how to install this part (I just found this).

Looks like Bernie the Photographer won the "e-bay road rage" contest.

todd



Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> Austin
> 
> Forget about it. TTBOMK, the straphanger conversion to 12/24
> was never a factory original equipment item.
> 
> But should you buy it, I will be glad to supply you with a left hand
> side, half moon strap hanger to match.
> 
> Jerry
> 
> Jerry
> 
> Austin Franklin wrote:
> 
> 
>>Hi Jerry,
>>
>>Agreed, but I was concerned with authenticity...as a camera that is selling
>>for $1500+, I would be concerned with it's value, and authenticity is part
>>of that equation.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Austin
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-rollei  us
>>>[mailto:owner-rollei  On Behalf Of Jerry Lehrer
>>>Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 6:00 PM
>>>To: rollei  us
>>>Subject: Re: [Rollei] Re: Ebay camera question
>>>
>>>
>>>Austin
>>>
>>>It appears to be painted over.  Y'know the half moon isn't really
>>>necessary, as the scissors clips never contact it or the side
>>>panel.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>Austin Franklin wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Jerry,
>>>>
>>>>Right you are!  It is there.  Any idea why that one is black?
>>>>
>>>>Austin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Todd
>>>>>
>>>>>Yep!  It's there, but painted over.  You can see the rivets which
>>>>>hold the moon to the strap hanger.
>>>>>
>>>>>The non-moon hangers have no such rivets.
>>>>>
>>>>>Jerry
>>>>
> 
> 

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